The Next Write Thing | Nan Tepper | Substack

14:01

Guns and Gerberas: I’m in the Mood for Love, Part Two

The other day, I went online and shopped for guns

Jan 11 • Nan Tepper

My Body, My Rules. The Very First Story Slam

January 17, 2026 Our Maiden Voyage of the HMS Mother Ship!

Jan 7 • Nan Tepper

16:53

Generosity. It's a State of Being

Watch now | Revisiting this topic––it's a favorite of mine––one year later.

Dec 31, 2025 • Nan Tepper

15:53

If You’re Afraid of Butter, Use Cream

On the eve of Christmas, I'm telling a different story about another person whose initials are J.C. Yes. I'm talking about the world's most famous chef…

Dec 24, 2025 • Nan Tepper

17:42

I Used To Be Different. Now I’m The Same.

Watch now (18 mins) | Getting back to OG Nan with the help of Uncle Werner and Auntie Grace.

Dec 3, 2025 • Nan Tepper

Most Popular

You’re Not My Mother

Jun 25, 2025 • Nan Tepper

Her Very First Time

Apr 23, 2025 • Nan Tepper

The Elephant in My Room

May 28, 2025 • Nan Tepper

Doomed from the Womb

Jul 16, 2025 • Nan Tepper

Do The Next Write Thing for the feminist in your family!

Feminism

14:01

Guns and Gerberas: I’m in the Mood for Love, Part Two

The other day, I went online and shopped for guns

Jan 11 • Nan Tepper

My Body, My Rules. The Very First Story Slam

January 17, 2026 Our Maiden Voyage of the HMS Mother Ship!

Jan 7 • Nan Tepper

28:37

Replay: Nan Tepper and Eileen Dougharty reveal something BIG. It's GREAT. It's on the way!

A new project from two fabulous storytellers!

Nov 15, 2025 • Nan Tepper and Eileen Dougharty

17:12

Melting Pots Are Beautiful

Watch now | Because variety IS the spice of life.

Nov 12, 2025 • Nan Tepper

Listen and watch! Nan's a ham...

The Podcast: Real Life Stories from The Next Write Thing

16:53

Generosity. It's a State of Being

Watch now | Revisiting this topic––it's a favorite of mine––one year later.

Dec 31, 2025 • Nan Tepper

15:53

If You’re Afraid of Butter, Use Cream

On the eve of Christmas, I'm telling a different story about another person whose initials are J.C. Yes. I'm talking about the world's most famous chef…

Dec 24, 2025 • Nan Tepper

16:05

Don't Try This At Home!

Emerging from the F.O.G. How fear, obligation, and guilt ruled my life.

Dec 10, 2025 • Nan Tepper

17:45

Pass the Stuffing

Watch now | A Thanksgiving to remember

Nov 26, 2025 • Nan Tepper

Style Your Stack for success!

Style Your Stack: The Place for Substack Design

The Wordmark Portfolio!

A sampling from over 100 I've created so far...and links to the sites. There's so much talent on Substack.

Dec 27, 2025 • Nan Tepper

Logos and Icons and Wordmarks, Oh MY!

I'll tell you why they're important, and then...I'll make you something beautiful.

Dec 25, 2025 • Nan Tepper

Icons? Don't You Mean Logos?

No, I mean icons. There's a big difference between what Substack calls a logo, and what I call a logo. Want to understand it better?

Dec 25, 2025 • Nan Tepper

Oh, THESE are the Logos!

I'm a writer and a graphic designer. Here's a gallery of some of the logos I've created over the years. I can do one for you, too!

Dec 25, 2025 • Nan Tepper

The raves, the love, the satisfaction! Read all about it. xo

Nov 29, 2025 • Nan Tepper

About Style YOUR Stack and Nan

I want to tell you a bit about my background and the services I offer.

Nov 26, 2025 • Nan Tepper

It may be time to...Style Your Stack!

And learn the ins & outs of navigating that ever-changing backend. Change your look.

Nov 26, 2025 • Nan Tepper

Working on recovery? Do The Next Write Thing...

Recovery

16:53

Generosity. It's a State of Being

Watch now | Revisiting this topic––it's a favorite of mine––one year later.

Dec 31, 2025 • Nan Tepper

13:35

Taking A Back Seat: A Reprise

I published this essay in September 2024. Things have changed A LOT since then.

Dec 17, 2025 • Nan Tepper

17:42

I Used To Be Different. Now I’m The Same.

Watch now (18 mins) | Getting back to OG Nan with the help of Uncle Werner and Auntie Grace.

Dec 3, 2025 • Nan Tepper

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Don't Try This At Home!

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Oh Boy, I Got Nominated, Too!

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Aug 13, 2025 • Nan Tepper

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Essays about my formerly dysfunctional life, the family I came from and how I recovered. It's funny, sometimes a bit dark, and very, very real.

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